'Disrupt' definitions:

Definition of 'disrupt'

From: WordNet
verb
Make a break in; "We interrupt the program for the following messages" [syn: interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off]
verb
Throw into disorder; "This event disrupted the orderly process"
verb
Interfere in someone else's activity; "Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone" [syn: interrupt, disrupt]

Definition of 'Disrupt'

From: GCIDE
  • Disrupt \Dis*rupt"\, a. [L. disruptus, diruptus, p. p. of disrumpere, to break or burst asunder; dis- + rumpere to break, burst. See Rupture.] Rent off; torn asunder; severed; disrupted. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'disrupt'

From: GCIDE
  • disrupt \dis*rupt"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disrupted; p. pr. & vb. n. Disrupting.]
  • 1. To break asunder; to rend. --Thomson. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. to destroy the continuity of, usually temporarily; as, electrical power was disrupted by the hurricane. [PJC]
  • 3. To interfere with or halt, especially by causing a lack of order; as, the shouting of the demonstrators disrupted the meeting. [PJC]